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Create successful reproduction program

Craig Walter VAS
Sep 20, 2024
Sep 20, 2024

Herd — Reproduction programs require producers to make many decisions based on various factors. With smart data collection and analysis, producers can make those decisions easier.
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Craig Walter VAS

A cow’s ideal herd management cowcard has just four events – fresh, bred, confirmed pregnant and dry. While a herd of four-event cows is what to strive for, the reality is most experience hurdles along the way.

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